Mercedes offers quality, durability, and high-tech amenities that make one-time Mercedes buyers lifetime Mercedes owners, despite being more expensive than rival brands. The outward appearance of a Mercedes vehicle portrays the beauty of a premium vehicle, with the superb build quality. Compared to other luxury vehicles, Mercedes has a relative amount of problems. One of the parts that help to optimize the engine function of your Mercedes is the camshaft position sensor. When a camshaft position sensor fails, it loses its capacity to relay data fast. While you’re driving, the camshaft position ..read more

There is nothing worse than getting into a car after a long day at work or running errands only to find its Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system isn’t working. The professionals at Shearer’s Sales and Service, Inc. will help repair and restore cool air conditioning to your Volvo for your comfort. The problem may be with your HVAC system’s Air Conditioning (AC) compressor, so it can take a little longer to get your Volvo’s cabin temperature to where you need it for your comfort. So, let’s take a closer look at your Volvo’s HVAC compressor. The Purpose of a AC Compressor in a ..read more

For nearly one hundred years, Volvo has made vehicles renowned for their quality and safety. Having been pioneers in creating such safety features as the three point safety belt (now standard in all cars) and some of the first rear-facing car seats, the company’s reputation is beyond reproof. Although they are some of the most reliable on the road, there is still routine maintenance that needs to be done, and some issues may arise that require professional attention. The variable valve timing system is a series of parts within the engine that kick in to assist when extra strain is put on the c ..read more

When driving your Volvo, it is always important to be observant and familiarize yourself with the car’s typical operation. This will enable you as the driver to quickly detect any odd behavior coming from the car. One issue to look out for is the malfunction of the engine’s timing belt. Depending on the car’s make, the breakdown of the timing belt is commonly just a general sign of age in the car. After several thousand miles have been put on the car, the belt will simply begin to wear down. In order to protect your car from more damage to its engine, here are just a few tips on noticing the s ..read more

Volvos are known for their safety and reliability, and certain features are designed specifically to promote driver safety. The Driver’s Information Module (DIM) or instrument cluster is a critical feature in all cars. It is the area of the dashboard that houses all the important warning lights and gauges surrounding the odometer to let the driver know if there is a performance issue occurring. If something goes wrong with this component, it can not only be dangerous to drive your car, but it can also cause issues to become prolonged that otherwise could be fixed, leading to expensive repairs ..read more

Volvo cars are designed with comfort and luxury in mind—which is one of the reasons why they have such a loyal following of drivers. However, the modern conveniences of todays vehicles are often lost on us until the moment arises when we no longer are afforded such luxuries. For instance, when it’s the middle of the hot summer months and you are looking forward to blasting the cold air inside your Volvo with leather interior, only to find out that your air conditioner isn’t working, it can be highly inconvenient and uncomfortable to say the least. Maintaining your Volvo’s AC system is part of ..read more